Hospice News February 7, 2025
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) is withdrawing its motion to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit regarding the company’s plans to acquire Amedisys in a $3.3 billion deal.
UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest companies in the country and has an array of associated business lines. Should the deal go through, Amedisys would be part of UnitedHealth Group’s health care services arm, Optum.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Amedisys’ service lines include home health, hospice, palliative and personal care. It also has home-based, high-acuity care capabilities through Contessa Health, which is a part of its network. That network includes 19,000 employees and 521 care centers throughout 37 states.
The DOJ first filed the lawsuit in November arguing...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor